How to Crochet: Y Stitch

The Y stitch, as you can imagine is shaped like the letter Y. It is basically a treble with an extra double crochet wrapped around it. This is a fun stitch that you can use when crocheting blankets, clothes, bags, and just about anything you can imagine.

Double crochet around the post of the treble. You can think of it as a front post stitch, except instead of working into a stitch in the row below, you’re working into the previous stitch of the same row.

And you’re done! If you have any questions, feel free to ask in the comments section.

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If you were going to use the Y stitch in a pattern, say a bag, how many stitches does this simple stitch account for? I count 3. One for the treble, one for the chain, and one for the double. Am I correct?

Also, if you were going to make two in a row, and wanted to keep the rows even, would you then skip 2, then start your next Y stitch?

Well there you go. There is something new under the sun after all. This is a stitch which deserves a few hours of play and experimentation. I would love to see what some of crochet’s better designers can conjure up involving this stitch. Please tell them to hurry!

I collect dolls and crochet many outfits for them, and never sell them. I like the double crochet cross stitch, but wanted a more solid stitch finish. I experimented with several ideas. The one I like best is to single crochet and double crochet rows alternately between the cross stitch rows. It still has an airy look, yet is not so heavy, especially if I am using large yarn. I generally sew the underclothes so the outfits will not look so bulky. I started collecting dolls when I was a little girl, I am now a proud 70 year old, and I have approximately 300 to 400 dolls that measure from 3″ to over 36″. Rachel, I love your helpful hints.

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